WALT, JAMES

JAMES WALT is one of the country’s leading chefs, cookbook authors, and a “farm-to-table” pioneer who inspires guests with regional cuisine based on fresh, sustainable ingredients. A graduate of the Stratford Chefs School, his impressive culinary career spans leading restaurants including Sooke Harbour House, Blue Water Cafe and the Canadian Embassy in Rome, Italy. His passion is a driving force behind Araxi that has led to many accolades including the Pique Newsmagazine’s Best Chef, Vancouver Magazine’s Best Whistler Restaurant, Where Magazine’s Best Formal Whistler Restaurant, and one of the Top 100 Best Restaurants in Canada. James shares recipes from his latest book, the award-winning Araxi: Roots to Shoots, Farm Fresh Recipes.